If you are looking for information on the Carbon Reduction Commitment then go to the
Department for Energy & Climate Change dedicated pages.
Business Link Northwest
Business Link in the Northwest provides advice on how businesses can reduce their environmental impact through 'Improving Your Resource Efficiency' and information on access to finance. Click here for more information on Business Link, or click here to go to information on the NWDA's Grant for Improving Your Resource Efficiency.
Environment Connect
Get access to the regions low carbon business advice through our central portal. Click here to open in a new window.
Envirolink Northwest
Envirolink Northwest aids the development and growth of the energy and environmental technologies and services sector in the Northwest of England. Click here for more information.
ENWORKS - Resource Efficiency Service
Part of 'Improving Your Resource Efficiency' - ENWORKS is a unique business support programme co-ordinating environmental advice, training and support to businesses throughout the Northwest of England. Click here for more information.
The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy now and develop commercial low carbon technologies for the future.
Confederation of British Industry.
The CBI have a dedicated climate change website covering the range of issues around a low carbon economy, including a guide on the Carbon Reduction Commitment for businesses.
Click here to open in a new window.
The May Day Network in the North West
In the North West, the May Day Network is working closely with the CBI and the North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT) to engage with and support members from all three organisations. The Network is guided by a steering group made up of representatives of BITC, CBI and NWBLT, businesses and support organisations. Over the next few years, funded by the NWDA, the network will be running a campaign to engage businesses in the region. A work programme that supports organisations working towards achieving the pledges is planned and will involve:
- Initiatives to help companies take practical action to mitigate their emissions
- Signposting to sources of further help
- Support to help companies understand what will need to be done to adapt to climate change
- A business education programme to help managers understand the implications of climate change
- A programme to enable businesses to engage their supply chains
- Collecting and sharing examples of innovation and good practice through the development of an online library of case studies
HRH the Prince of Wales's May Day Network convened by Business in the Community (BITC), is the UK's largest group of businesses and organisations committed to collectively tackling climate change by mobilising their companies, employees, suppliers and customers. Through sharing best practice and leadership, these businesses promise to play a powerful role in reducing the UK's carbon emissions. Since the inaugural May Day Summit on 1 May 2007 the Network has grown to 1300 members, and is committed to facilitating annual progress against May Day pledges.
May Day Pledges
To join the May Day Network Companies are asked to:
1. Calculate their carbon footprint
2. Report their carbon footprint
3. Set an absolute target and take action to reduce your
company's emissions
4. Encourage employees to reduce their carbon footprint at home and
at work
5. Work in partnership with suppliers to reduce emissions in the
supply chain
6. Mobilise customers to take action
This page will be regularly updated with information about the May Day Network.
For more information please click here.
Email gudrun.cartwright@bitc.org.uk for further information.
The Energy Saving Trust
The EST provide a range of resources for businesses, in particular the construction sector , fleet management and driver training.
Click here for more information
The Environment Agency
They provide resources to assist you business to assess exposure to flood risk and prepare a management plan.
